Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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